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CVE-2024-40842

MediumPublished

An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access...

Published: Sep 16, 2024
Updated: Apr 2, 2026
Assigning CNA: apple
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

5.5/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

0.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 14.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Sources

Ph-n-t-ch-CVE-2024-40842-XProtectRemediatorDubRobber-Information-Leak-tr-n-macOSResearch
Technical analysis of CVE-2024-40842, a local information disclosure vulnerability in Apple XProtectRemediatorDubRobber on macOS, detailing root cause, attack vector, and remediation.

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